Comprehension and analysis of information combined with clear communication of opinions
and facts are crucial for citizenship, scholarship, and employment. In our face-to-face
classes, hybrid classes, and online classes, Clark's English faculty provide instruction
that helps each student improve literacy skills and appreciate how language helps
shape society and culture, and how various media and genres frame our communication.
Finally, English texts emphasize diversity and critical thinking because encountering
and engaging challenging materials prepares students for our increasingly diverse
society.

Whether you want to fulfill a degree requirement, broaden your horizons, or just
settle down with some good books, we have classes to meet your needs. Consider taking
our sweeping survey courses to get a good background in American, British, or World
Literature. Explore specific genres by taking Science Fiction and Fantasy, Mythology,
Fiction, Poetry, or the Novel. If you are interested in literatures of unique experiences
or populations, consider Women in Literature, Multi-ethnic Literature, and Queer Literature.
Our classes are offered at a variety of times to meet various scheduling needs, so
check out the current schedule to get the best match for your interests and schedule.

The English Department also runs the Columbia Writers Series, which regularly welcomes a diverse group of authors to Clark, and, in a collaborative
effort with the Art Department, runs Phoenix, Clark's award-winning art and literary journal.

Student writers at Clark have the opportunity to see their works in print through
Phoenix and have the opportunity to win department-sponsored awards in fiction, poetry, creative
non-fiction, technical writing, and essay writing.

For more information about faculty, curriculum, events, publications, awards, and
more, visit the English Department office in Hanna 111 (for the secretarial staff)
or Foster 219 (English Division Chair). You can also click on the links below for
more information: